yah less than a liter... i have 1.5liter, h2o does not all fit...
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yah less than a liter... i have 1.5liter, h2o does not all fit...
Everything is put together, packed & cleaned up - here we go... :p:
Final photos with covers off
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/107s.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/108s.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/109s.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/110s.jpg
Some close ups-
View from mobo side - nice
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/111s.jpg
View from top - really nice
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/114s.jpg
View from power supply side - not so nice.
Cables hidden as best I could - really needed longer sata cables to be able to route them properly - future job :)
Not a real problem as the power supply side sits flush against my desk and is not visible..
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/112s.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/113s.jpg
Covers on -
Notice how the flash used in the first photo makes the bay covers seem a different shade from the case.
What you see with your eye is as per the second photo which is great as the bay covers really blend in nicely with the case in normal light.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/115s.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/116s.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/117s.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/118s.jpg
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/119s.jpg
Some more close ups -
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/120s.jpg http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/123s.jpg
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Nestles nicely in the gap-
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Looking into the guts while its running
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/127s.jpg
You can see the RAM lit up in this shot..
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/128s.jpg
UV light on - still no joy with UV Pentosin reacting :confused:
Good view of the sata connectors on the hard drives. Might have to add another pair of UV lights in the base - I do have one spare toggle switch on the fan controller :cool:
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This is the stuff I used - it does say UV. Has anyone used this stuff?
I have added more Pentosin to get to the prescribed ratio, but still no luck.
http://i116.photobucket.com/albums/o...UBEIT/131s.jpg
Also installed EVEREST Ultimate Edition. Will post some temps later today plus a bit of a build summary as well. :D
How often do you guys change the pump flow setting? (You are playing a GPU intensive game, gonna generate a bit more heat, need to turn up the pump a bit, get the loop flowing a bit faster).
Was just thinking that if I want to change the flow rate on my pump I will have to remove the side cover every time.
This leads to me designing a mod to allow me access to the rotating control on my pump without removing the side cover.
Simple solution would be to drill a hole in the side cover to allow a screw driver through, but that would be a bit lame I reckon.
Maybe drill a hole in the bottom of the case and setup a couple off 45degree angled bushes. Turn a knob under the case and this would increase/decrease the flow rate of the pump - simple and functional.
I should be able to get a couple of plastic/nylon, etc shafts with angled bushes, dremmel one end of the shaft to fit the screw driver slot on the pump and fit it off.
Spend another 300$ like I did and get the complete Mcubed setup:
1) BigNG: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=20837
2) 2 x miniNG: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=4501
3) Sensorbus: http://www.3dcool.com/product_info.php?products_id=1420
4) 3 G1/4" water temp probes: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...ducts_id=20435
5) 6 fan attenuators: http://www.performance-pcs.com/catal...oducts_id=4612
That right there will let you monitor everything through software and change fan/pump settings on the fly and let you do a hard shut down in case of rising temps/pump failure. Most robust, complete, awesome pump/fan controller ever.
Hi Ranker,
Would be nice, but if I spend any more money at the moment on my pc, I will die a horrible death by the hands of my betroved :slapass:
What I need to do at the moment is set the pc via BIOS to shutdown when the CPU hits a maximum temp.
OK, I have EVEREST Ultimate Edition,
Heaps of options, etc on this program. I only had the basic version which was quite old so I have some reading to do to work out what all the data means.
Re the GPU data which is the most relevant, plus when everyone quotes GPU temps, what value is being referenced?
I have these current values:
GPU1: GPU - 30C/86F
GPU1: GPU Diode - 41C/106F
GPU1: GPU Memory - 29C/84F
GPU1: GPU Ambient - 40C/104F
GPU2: GPU - 28C/82F
GPU2: GPU Diode - 36C/97F
GPU2: GPU Memory - 28C/82F
GPU2: GPU Ambient - 36C/97F
Also, here is my CPU info:
CPU: - 22C/73F
CPU1/CORE 1 - 31C/90F
CPU1/CORE 2 - 34C/93F
regarding GPUs, GPU 1 is the most used, so naturally higher temps than GPU 2
whats your ambient room temps?, judging from cpu temps it should be around 20C to 25C in your room...
yep, 'bout 22CQuote:
Originally Posted by septim
btw geoffp, i think the g12 resulted in pinkish color but UV reactive...
now Petra's has that long life red coolant which would give you more reddish coloration to your water...
Hey septim whats the deal with Petra? How much do they charge for international postage? Or is that included in the price? When you look at the shopping card it says postage included but then you can not select an international shipping address.Quote:
Originally Posted by septim
Sorry geoffp for this little highjack of your thread. BTW I actually got an order in and my UFO should be on its way to me soon :D
A kit and some bits from Petra around $50us to get to rural nsw.
M-cube is patchy distribution in Oz but you can put it together for around $200, from PCCaceGear and HB-Outlet.
Otherwise import.
MnM, international shipping is handled through emails with Quoc...
postage is usually for continental US only i think...
if they find a way to ship it to you, fastest method applies, then you're good to go.
US to Australia, 5days or less airfreight?
5 days pushes it up to 59
10 days around low fifties.
it would be easier to just email them. mondays to fridays only. if a weekend, pls be patient.
Geoff,
Just wanted to thank you for sharing your adventures with us.. really love how it turned out.. :fact:
congrats on a job well done and have fun with the OC :clap: :woot: :cheer2:
Congrats, nicely done. And it makes a nice showpiece in the office on TOP of being a great performer.
Note: Several more learned folks here have suggested a dye rather than oversaturating the water with Pentosin. I've not yet been able to do this myself, but several have suggested it.
MnM,Quote:
Originally Posted by MnM
I have purchased twice from Petra's.
What I do is generate the product list on their web site. This gives you all the product prices, then I email that product list including prices to Petra's.
Here is my last order to Quoc:
qngo@petrastech.com
Hi again Quoc,
I wish to place another order for delivery to Melbourne, Australia.
2 x AquaXtreme High-Flow Fitting (G 3/8" Thread, 1/2" OD) @ $2.75 = $5.50
20 x 1/2" ID (3/4" OD) Tygon R-3603 Laboratory-Grade Tubing @ $3.25 = $32.50
2 x Petra'sTech "PT_Nuke" Concentrated Biocide (10mL) @ $2.50 = $5.00
2 x Pentosin G12 Coolant Additive ("Red" - UV Reactive) - 4oz. @ $4.50 = $9.00
3 x 120mm Sound Vibration Dampener @ $1.79 = $5.37
1 x Power Supply Sound Vibration Dampener @ $1.49 = $1.49
Total: $58.86
I wish to pay using PayPal if I can, otherwise Mastercard.
My delivery address details are:
Name & Address go here :p:
Australia
If you can email back to me the postage rate I will then confirm and place an order for the above parts.
Regards,
Geoff
I also took the time to ring Quoc first thing in the morning (my time) and discuss the order with him.
Once Quoc gets the email, he responds asap with postage costs. I then simply pay them via their PayPal account - that's it, order is them completed. I have also replied to Quoc's email letting them know I have paid via PayPal.
PayPal notification of payment to Petra's is instantaneous, they can see the payment has been made within a few seconds of finalisation of the transaction on PayPal.
Quoc is absolutely fantastic to deal with :) My last order was placed on a Thursday morning (my time) and delivered the following Tuesday..
LOL - NP.Quote:
Sorry geoffp for this little highjack of your thread. BTW I actually got an order in and my UFO should be on its way to me soon :D
Congrats on your purchase. What model and accessories did you purchase from MM.
You will have to start a work log thread with lots of pictures :)
Cheers...
MnM
Geof has set a nice example for build threads. Such a great way to share a buld's ups n downs. Hope yours is smooth.
Mountain Mods cases are very nice and your project too ;)
regards
Thanks for the information. Will email Quoc and see how I go.
I think the standard has been set very high by GeoffP :) and I will try to follow his example.
Been told that my case will be shipping on Monday.
Those are the components ordered:
Products
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6 x Logisys 120mm Quad Blue LED Fan
1 x U2-UFO Opti-1203 Black Powder Coat - Diamond Top
4 x Logisys 80mm Quad Blue LED Fan
3 x 120MM Chrome Grill (120WG)
3 x Mountain Mods 120MM Fan Grill (VERSION 2) Color Mirrored
3 x Mountain Mods black Acrylic 5-1/4 bay cover
1 x ThermoChill PA 120.3 Radiator (PA1203)
3 x 80MM Chrome Grill (80WG)
1 x Dual 12 Inch Blue Cold Cathode Kit
1 x Dual 12 Inch UV Cold Cathode Kit
I will order a few more locally (CPU block, mobo, CPU, power supply and more). This will be a total new build with almost all new components. I hope the new ATI card will be available in Ozz at soon after ATI launches the product :D
1 x U2-UFO Opti-1203 Black Powder Coat - Diamond Top - MOST EXCELLENT CHOICE :DQuote:
Originally Posted by MnM
Looks like this will be a great build - have fun - lots of piccies please....
I'd avoid the diamond top and go with either the original top or big window. The diamond top uses 80mm fans if I remember correctly which add quite a bit of noise. Two 120mm fans with the original top will push the same amount of air at much less noise.
If you prefer to see and show off all of your stuff, the big window is the aesthetically better choice.
you can just set the 80mm to 5v and forget about them, the heat will naturally rise out of the top anyway, it seems to me like the fans on the diamond top are more for decoration anyway
I don't have any fans in the top. Just grills and filters to stop stuff falling in. A bit of natural ventilation, and yep, the diamond top adds a bit more grill bling to the case - however the square open top would allow better visibility inside the case.
for a square opening, put some hinges like sunroof of a car...